'Dale Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 Is AB gonna be the new captain?I heard that fat Graeme might make a comeback.AB was vice' and has now stepped up to captain until the end of this seriesThe search for a VC is on. And possibly the next long-term captain.
GLuvsMtb Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 I see that Bavuma is getting some serious media attention. I don't know if this is good or not. I am not disputing the significance of the event of the first Black South African to score a test hundred. I just don't know if so much emphasis should be placed on this in the middle of an important series. I'd much rather have the kiddo focus on his batting and fielding than doing press conferences at this stage. Mr Winter and Long Wheel Base 2
Stretch Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Is AB gonna be the new captain?I heard that fat Graeme might make a comeback.That has been firmly confirmed by Biff as a negative. Â More pressure on an already pressured AB....oh well....
Joe Low Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 In all the fuss of people rushing to say what a great player Hashim Amla is and how criticism of him is unfair, I haven't heard a decent explanation from anyone in-charge for why he stepped down mid-series. Such a move is really significant and the main 'news-point' of the story, acknowledgement of a major failing somewhere.
Mr Winter Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 In all the fuss of people rushing to say what a great player Hashim Amla is and how criticism of him is unfair, I haven't heard a decent explanation from anyone in-charge for why he stepped down mid-series. Such a move is really significant and the main 'news-point' of the story, acknowledgement of a major failing somewhere. I also believe there is a bigger reason behind the scenes as to why he decided to step down mid series.  Very weird indeed
GLuvsMtb Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 In all the fuss of people rushing to say what a great player Hashim Amla is and how criticism of him is unfair, I haven't heard a decent explanation from anyone in-charge for why he stepped down mid-series. Such a move is really significant and the main 'news-point' of the story, acknowledgement of a major failing somewhere.Hopefully its the first step in replacing the coaching staff as well. I wonder if Andy Flower would be willing to vacate his job in Pakistan to come and take on the Proteas. Being a born South African, having to deal with English Cricket politics and coming from a Zimbabwe cricket background also strewn with racial equality challenges, he may just be the right man to take SA Cricket forward. Wannabe 1
Vetseun Posted January 9, 2016 Posted January 9, 2016 That has been firmly confirmed by Biff as a negative. More pressure on an already pressured AB....oh well....Ja. AB isnt himself. He has such incredible talent that he still performs but he seems a touch flat
milky4130 Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Place your bets!! Who can it be, surely not the same bloke that was involved with the Hansie-Gate? Â http://m.news24.com/sport24/Cricket/T20DomesticCup/ram-slam-t20-match-fixing-ex-protea-to-be-charged-20160112
Thor Buttox Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Place your bets!! Who can it be, surely not the same bloke that was involved with the Hansie-Gate? Â http://m.news24.com/sport24/Cricket/T20DomesticCup/ram-slam-t20-match-fixing-ex-protea-to-be-charged-20160112Was just wondering about this myself! I heard Neil M on the radio and it seems to be a fringe player who 'played once or twice' for the Proteas, but I'm not sure how long ago. If my guess was based on the one player who has the most totally inexplicable variations in form, skill, talent and results, I couldn't look past a certain spin bowler. But I think he was in India when the Ram slam was on, so probably not!
Vetseun Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) Place your bets!! Who can it be, surely not the same bloke that was involved with the Hansie-Gate? http://m.news24.com/sport24/Cricket/T20DomesticCup/ram-slam-t20-match-fixing-ex-protea-to-be-charged-20160112Faaaaarrrrkkkk! This is bad. It actually pisses me off to think that I watch these games, enjoy it..... But... Thinking that the game result was predetermined isnt right. Edited January 13, 2016 by Vetseun
GLuvsMtb Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Faaaaarrrrkkkk! This is bad. It actually pisses me off to think that I watch these games, enjoy it..... But... Thinking that the game result was predetermined isnt right.Usually fixing entails underperformance on some level as punters place spot-bets on, say, an opening batsman getting less than 10 runs or a bowler bowling more than 3 wides. It is very difficult to swing a result as you essentially need quite a few players to participate to successfully swing a result. It may have a baring on the results, but it is not the aim of the exercise. It does not make it any more palatable. The reality is that the sponsors will probably withdraw, our sides may get disqualified to participate in the Champoins League and players and intermediaries face stern legal action. Â
milky4130 Posted January 13, 2016 Posted January 13, 2016 Was just wondering about this myself! I heard Neil M on the radio and it seems to be a fringe player who 'played once or twice' for the Proteas, but I'm not sure how long ago. If my guess was based on the one player who has the most totally inexplicable variations in form, skill, talent and results, I couldn't look past a certain spin bowler. But I think he was in India when the Ram slam was on, so probably not!India?? Hello?? More reason to suspect him.
Shebeen Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Place your bets!! Who can it be, surely not the same bloke that was involved with the Hansie-Gate? Â http://m.news24.com/sport24/Cricket/T20DomesticCup/ram-slam-t20-match-fixing-ex-protea-to-be-charged-20160112Could be any of a few players. The cobras totally threw the semifinal away, but I don't think that was in purpose. Viableex proteas candidates I can think of given the info: Justin ontong, Robin petersen, Justin kemp, morne van wyk, albie morkel, alviro petersen, Colin Ingram
Mr Winter Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Could be any of a few players. The cobras totally threw the semifinal away, but I don't think that was in purpose. Viableex proteas candidates I can think of given the info: Justin ontong, Robin petersen, Justin kemp, morne van wyk, albie morkel, alviro petersen, Colin Ingram  I got a feeling it might be Robin Petersen
GLuvsMtb Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 Lets all speculate until more info comes to light (because thats how bikehub works). T.b.h. it could be anyone. So I'll throw my name in here as well... Jonty did it.
Skubarra Posted January 14, 2016 Posted January 14, 2016 I got a feeling it might be Robin Petersen I don't think Robbie can really be called a fringe player as he played more than 50 ODI's for SA I'm bit disappointed and impressed that the name is still a secret - usually these things get out very quickly
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